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Small hard lump directly under areola in 22 yr old male. what could this be?

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Dr. Stanley Lightfoot answered

See below: This is almost certainly at your age gynecomastia which is a benign lesion if it grows or causes you discomfort see a physician but otherwise it is harmless.

Answered 8/15/2013

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A member asked:

Small hard lump directly under areola in 22 yr old male. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Lightfoot answered

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